July 1st, 2009
Living in Hawaii
One of the beauties of living in Hawaii is being able to enjoy the unique food that the island state has become known for around the world. Although Hawaiian food is typically known as the traditional fish, poi, lomi salmon, lau lau, kalua pork, and rice, a new generation of contemporary fusion and Asian-Pacific cuisine has begun to infiltrate the upper echelons of discerning diners. With an increase in Hawaii real estate for sale, a rising number of wealthy residents has increased the demand for high class, quality gourmet cuisine. Luckily, a number of top chefs have risen to the occasion and today operate a series of award-winning restaurants that have begun to catch on and spread across the United States and the world. Roy’s Restaurant is based on the cooking of Roy Yamaguchi, known as the “Wolfgang Puck of the Pacific.” A master of Hawaiian fusion cuisine, his food reflects the Hawaiian island heritage while mixing in a number of Asian tastes and traditions.
Alan Wong’s Restaurant uses a modern Japanese cuisine that infuses a Pacific and local taste palette. Hoku’s is known for seamlessly blending east and west by taking a number of tradition western dishes and created a Pacific-inspired rendition for the menu. In these ways, local restaurants have become some of the most highly-regarded eateries in the world. Living in Hawaii puts people closer to these centers of kitchen excellence.